Attractions: The city center, parks, arts and culture, incredible views. You'll love my place because of the location, people and the environment. My accommodation is good for couples, adventurers and families (with children).

Very well it located and larger than it looks in the photos. Perfect for a weekend and know the area

Agustín 2017-03-20T00:00:00Z

Alvara was all very friendly moment, even though we were late to receive the keys. The apartment is well located and has all the comforts to visit the farm and surrounding areas for a few days. Recommended

Alfredo2017-02-25T00:00:00Z

Small but very well located.

Enric2017-03-12T00:00:00Z

It is very well connected, the temperature very good, very acclimated and pending our needs

jose manuel2017-02-05T00:00:00Z

Ideally located 2 steps from the Palace and its gardens. Perfect home. Snacks and popular beverages. 3 children had their space.

Jolyane 2017-03-04T00:00:00Z

Alvaro was pending at every moment of our arrival, we arrived a couple of hours late on the agreement and there was no problem, all kindness. The house was very well located, 5 minutes walk from the palace. Very well equipped and very comfortable, we were very happy. detail breakfast is also appreciated;) All great, highly recommended! Thank you!

Ibai2016-08-08T00:00:00Z

Everything is great. Alvaro very friendly, gave all possible falicidades. The house very nice, clean and everything just as advertised

Yago2016-09-17T00:00:00Z

Very helpful and hospitable. Well it located, large and very warm house.

The house is as shown. Very central and everything you need to spend some wonderful days. Sonia the great and attentive host at all times. I will return for sure.

Jordi2017-04-24T00:00:00Z

Centrally but very cozy house in a very quiet place you can go to all sites (URL HIDDEN) house has everything and really nice anfritiona concerned at all times that we were well and not missing anything back .Thanks Sonia

Maria2017-05-01T00:00:00Z

The house is beautiful, everything is new, the location is excellent and very nice treatment. We have been very happy if we can, repeat

M. J2017-04-16T00:00:00Z

The house is very cozy and everything was clean and care, the environment is very quiet and very nice people. Highly recommended for a short holiday with children.

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nice, bright and very quiet penthouse, with all the equipment to make you feel like you're at home (movies, books, vinyl music, basic ingredients for cooking ...). Located 5 minutes walk from the Plaza Mayor and 10 minutes from the gardens.

We have spent a weekend in the accommodation of Araceli, in which we have been very comfortable, since it has everything necessary and its location is ideal to know La Granja and its surroundings. Araceli has been very kind and flexible with us, although we have not gotten to know each other personally. Thank you very much to your neighbor and family, who were in charge of delivering us and collecting the keys. It is a recommended accommodation 100%.

Marta2017-07-09T00:00:00Z

Very nice in the deal. Easy to communicate with them. The place is very central in La Granja. The house is very well kept and our dog has been very comfortable in the large living room of the house.

Andrés 2017-06-18T00:00:00Z

Apartment in the center of the Granja de San Ildefonso, a 2-minute walk from downtown and area restaurants and bars. Easily it parked near the house, following the instructions of Araceli. As for the apartment, there is a loft Atticus, large living room with all possible amenities (TV, stereo, board games) and basic products covered. The spacious bedroom with a very comfortable bed and quiet. Return without hesitation the apartment Araceli on our next visit to La Granja.

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Our bright and central attic, ideal for couples, has a bedroom, kitchen, living room and a large bathroom, all with the best amenities to make your stay as casa.Está located in a quiet area, just a step of the royal gardens and the shopping area.

perfect home. Cozy, clean, affordable and well located. Adriana is a great hostess and the house is full of details. 100% recommended.

PALOMA2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Adriana is an excellent hostess who enjoys what he does and it shows in dealing with guests as it leaves the house ready to just have to go to relax and stop worrying. You come and have coffee, milk, breakfast (very rich indeed), candles, ... etc. The amount of detail that has hosted home and she is a very positive and very unusual feature today. The house is in direct Qua than it looks in the photos. It is seen to be a beautiful and welcoming home but also has good qualities and finishes. The area is close to the palace in e, center of La Granja, this very well located,

jesus2016-12-19T00:00:00Z

Lovely private apartment. Adriana and Anibal were very welcoming and helpful.

Donal2016-10-21T00:00:00Z

The apartment is beautiful, impeccable cleanliness, very comfortable kitchen with everything you might need, in the bathroom have a washing machine, which comes in handy to have to wear so many clothes not. It is an attic, but at street level, is entered directly, without having to climb stairs, so it is very convenient access. Moreover we attended in great detail with a 10 for the hosts! Our daughter loved "her new home" and us feel so in "our house" 'We will certainly !!

Elena2016-12-11T00:00:00Z

I encourage you to come to this great house, cozy charming, well connected and close to all !!

Alberto2016-12-30T00:00:00Z

The house is amazing! Full of details! The best I've seen on Airbnb. And besides the very attentive owners and retailers. Highly recommended!

Alvaro2017-03-05T00:00:00Z

100% recommended.

Isa2017-04-09T00:00:00Z

I want to congratulate Adriana and Hannibal have and create an amazing accommodation. New apartment with all amenities, decorated with a huge, clean and comfortable stuck to the Palace. We felt at home, have been very friendly and we have made it very easy. I definitely recommend. Congratulations!!!

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La Granja is a village 5 mins from Segovia and 50 mins from Madrid with a great cultural heritage, at the foot of the mountains of Guadarrama Mountains. Amongst the most characteristic monuments of this village are the Royal Palace with its gardens and the Royal Glass Factory. The house is located about 2 mins walk from the city center, in a quiet area with beautiful views to mountains and the Royal Factory. It is a cozy space, ideal for couples, adventurers and families (with children)

The apartment has 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, although they can accommodate up to 6 guests as it has a sofa bed (2 separate beds) in the living room. There is a master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom. A second bedroom and bathroom also bath.
The kitchen is equipped (oven, microwave, refrigerator, stove, iron, toaster, juicer, coffee maker, blender and utensils).
The living-dining room has a TV, a sofa bed for two people, a large table for 6 and a large wooden shelf.
The apartment has mountain views and the charming former Royal Glass Factory.

Very quiet and safe, 2 minutes walk from the historic center and easy parking if you come by car; overlooking the Royal Glass Factory.

Paz's house was peaceful, quiet and clean. The town was very beautiful and had everything I needed. I had a great time with my wife. Paz was so nice, kind and well-communicated. She even prepared our breakfast that me and my wife wanted. Thanks for everything.

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Our suite is made up of 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.The apt is a duplex and affords total privacy given the apt is separated into 2 different floors with the suite occupiying the totality of the upstairs floor. 1 of the 2 bathrooms is in the foyer area.

Welcome to our guest suite that is just steps from Segovia's most spectacular attraction - the grand palace at La Granja.
While most people stay in busy, touristy central Segovia and take a short tour of the palace - sophisticated travelers seek out the relatively few accommodations near the palace and then go into the more tourist-oriented central Segovia on the local bus (about a 15 minutes ride).
By staying in La Granja, you have a completely local experience and get to enjoy one of the very special 'palace villages' that Spain has to offer.
After hosting friends from around the world for years, we've made our second floor guest suite available to world travelers through AirBnb as a 'Bed and Breakfast' Suite which includes a full, cooked breakfast each morning of your stay. With omelettes cooked to order among choises.
Your hosts are both experts in arts, culture, history and experienced travelers - so you'll head off to a day of sightseeing prepared with the best tips for seeing the best of Segovia and La Granja that most tourists won't see or appreciate without our 'inside tips'.
After your day of sightseeing and exploration, join us for a glass of wine, coffee or tea in our grand formal living room to relax, discuss your day and help plan your next day's activities.
Our B&B Guest Suite:
This is the entire second floor of our spacious apartment just a few steps from La Granja Palace. The palace gardens become your backyard where you can enjoy the manicured grounds, amazing fountains and palatial estate less than one minute walk from your suite.
You have the entire second floor with bedroom (Oriental room), private bathroom and second bedroom/sitting room. You also have another bathroom next to the foyer and this bathroom is exclusively for the use of the guests occupiying the suite..
When you enter the front door, the stairway is immediately to your right so you can go directly upstairs without walking through the hosts' space. The stairs is our 'stairway garden',with skylight and grand chandelier made of iron and 75 crystal elements which you can enjoy on your way up or down to or from the second floor. The walls up the garden staircase is lined by two very large oil paintings of the rain forest in Costa Rica.
The main bedroom has a full bed, TV with cable, with an element to watch films or series in Original Version and news in various languages. Underneath it is a VCR and CD recording and reproducer. A library with decades of Architectural Digest magazines,a 300 volume collection of History pamphelets,, a wall full of some of my favorite ceramics, closet and window with lots of light. No need for air conditioning, since our summer days can be warm, but nights are always cool. There is a closet for clothes and plenty of light for reading. The total ambiance is of japanese feeling and the decor in the same style. Reproductions of art from the National Art Museum in Tokio are framed in black or gold in the room. There is a papier mache very large plate in black and red lacquer; a painting of a chinese Mandarin (an ideaiized version of the host when he was very young) and an Eileen Gray table with a red vase and silk flowers. The rugs are a large black cow hide and over it a white lamb hide. A small round table with a cover in the same material as the curtains with colorful flowers, in a japanese motif.
The second bedroom has two twin beds nestled under the eves which is perfect for friends who don't want to share a bed or traveling with friends or children. Even if you don't sleep here, it makes for perfect daybeds. This room also has a full refrigerator, small table and chairs for relaxing or enjoying a snack or glass of wine. Your travel companions can also enjoy the large cocktail table with black glass top. The orchid plants and the most priceless of my ceramics: a serving duck of various colors finish the details. A last minute addition to the cocktail table is a chinese small planter in white and blue with a dragon motif.
The large bathroom has a large tub with hand shower/wall attachment. Double sinks give you lots of space for your cosmetics. Toilet and bidet. There is another skylight, so you have lots of light and privacy. Towels and soaps are provided.
Sheets and towels will be changed every two days.
There is another small bathroom but no bathtub which is replaced by a shower porcelain plate, no bidet in this bathroom. If the persons staying in the two beds room in your suite he or she or they can use this bathroom which is downstairs in the foyer section of the apartment. This bathroom is part of your suite and it can be used by one or all in your party.and is not shared by anyone else including the hosts. The shower is comfortable as is the whole bathroom in general although it is comparatively small.
The suite if only occupied by two or one persons will be 65 euros per night and 35 euros per person per night will be added after 2 persons. This will be the usual price for all days in the year, ( except on week-ends). The guests will all belong to the same party and they will decide whichever bed they choose.. If only two persons are in a party, the guests can either share a bed or the charge of 35 euros extra will be in effect to cover the expense of toiletries, sheets and towels, washing and hot water expense and breakfast as well..
There is ADSL access throughout the second floor (just ask for password). or for the modem for wifi.
There is no kitchen on the second floor, but as this is a B&B accommodation, you´ll have a full breakfast served in the foyer every morning of your stay. Just let us know if you have any dietary restrictions before you arrive and we can accommodate most requests. Otherwise, breakfast normally includes freshly brewed coffee/tea, eggs/omeletts, toast or rolls, cheese or serrano jam and choices of fresh juices as well as marmelades (see photo in listing for example). It will be a breakfast made to order in which the guests can choose what they want among many choices. .
In the afternoon, join your hosts for a glass of wine, coffee or tea with either tapas or cookies or some kind of dessert and discuss your day's adventures in our grand and formal living room, or take it up to your suite if you prefer to be by yourselves. Most of the guests love to have the Merienda which is new to them but as it provides a lull in the day´s activities in order to rest and prepare the next day sightseeing activities.and get information as to what not to miss. The guest love to tell all about their experiences of the day´s activities and share (URL HIDDEN) of their lives and hear of our travels as well.
Although you don't have access to the kitchen, there are so many fantastic and reasonable restaurants just a few minutes walk from the suite that you will probably want to eat out every night anyway. At anytime YOU CAN ORDER A MEAL MADE TO ORDER FOR YOU AND YOUR PARTY OR FOR GUESTS OR FRIENDS YOU KNOW IN THEAREA. These meals WILL BE SERVED IN OUR FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH SPECIAL TABLEWARE AND FLATWARE WITH BOHEMIAN CRYSTAL GOBLETS FOR WINE AND WATER. THE DINING ROOM IS CROWNED BY A BLUE AND GOLD CHANDELIER WITH COBALT BLUE CERAMICS. Remember that you also have a refrigerator in your suite for drinks, fruits form the street markets or snacks. The refrigerator and the armoire to hangclothes are hidden from view by a four part screen lacquered in black. Furthermore, there are two long storage armoires full of my CD´s and movie tapes. These are lacquered in red and white colors. There is also a wood bookshelve with the largest encyclopedia in the world and with brick a brac on top. Apart from that there is a homemade table of thick wood that is a focal point to converse, write postcards or a travel diary. On the wall by the writing table is a large venetian mirror with a sienna and gold frame. The orchid plants IN BEAUTIFUL PLANTERS and other bric a brac make for a beautiful decor. THIS IS CROWNED BY A MEDIUM SIZE CRYSTAL CHANDELIER THAT MAKES FOR AN EXPENSIVE AND ELEGANT LOOK IN THE DECOR. THERE IS A POSTER OF A PAINTING BY JUAN DE FLANDES OF A DAUGHTER OF QUEEN iSABELLA AS A 9 YR OLD CHILD WHO WAS THE FIRST WIFE OF THE KING OF ENGLAND HENRY VIII. WHICH IS AT THE METROLITAN MUSEUM OF ART IN NEW YORK.
There is a self service laundry that will take your load and wash it for you for a small fee. You can get there by the bus that takes you to Segovia and it will leave you a few steps from the laundry. For a small car service fee we will get your laundry to the self service and back once it is done by the women who work there and they will do your laundry for a small fee. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU CAN NOT USE THE WASHING MACHINE IN OUR KITCHEN.
NOTE: As you can see in our profile, we have two adorable Shi-Tzu dogs - Turandot and Radames which live with us on the main floor - but do not go upstairs. While most guests love our dogs, we appreciate that some guests may have allergies so we can make sure they are not around during breakfast service which is on our main level of the apartment.
Our Building and Access:
Our duplex apartment is in a building that has eight steps from the street to the main lobby. There is a small elevator or one flight of steps up to our front door. Once in our apartment, you have another flight of about 17 steps which are lined with plants which we call our garden stairway. (don't worry, we'll carry your luggage to maneuver around the plants).
Our building is a fairly new structure located among the historic buildings that surround La Granja Palace. Since we are so close to the palace, parking can be difficult in the immediate area, but should be available within a few blocks. these inconviniences of parking only happen during the week-end.
If you are arriving by bus from Segovia - the bus stop is less than 8 minutes walk THROUGH THE STREET LINED WITH THE EXTRORDINARY OLD YET REHABILITATED BUILDINGS THAT TAKE YOU TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE PALACE AND TO YOUR SUITE.
Getting Here:
The AVE train from Madrid only takes 30 minutes to the new Segovia AVE Guiomar Train Station which is outside the city.. Buses meet each train for the short ride to the main bus station..
You can then change for the easy 15 minute bus ride to 'La Granja'.The charge for each ride is one euro.
There is a main entrance to La Granja that is gated and there is a street lined by two great buildings that used to house the carriges and stable the horses which now are rented apts. for the La Granja community; and the other used to house the personal guards of the royal family. One of these buildings is a newly inagurated (by king Don Juan Carlos I), Convention Center which is administered by Paradores Nacionales. Furthermore, across the way, in the side street there is a very large building that was built to house the servants hired to take care of the children of the royal household, which was very large. It now houses The Parador Nacional of La Granja, where you can eat very well but pricy and a terrific cafeteria for drinks and coffee or tea with pastries. Not expensive at all. The views walking towards your suite is absolutly gorgeous with the palace entrance and its front garden in full view in the foreground and in the background a whole view of the palace buildings. Our neighborhood could not be more spectacular. There is in back of us a small garden sorrounded by quaint little houses that are full of flowers and beautiful plants....
Take the La Granja bus to the last stop and walk toward the palace (we'll send exact directions after you book your room).
By staying in La Granja you have the experience of living in a magical 'palace town' away from the more commercial and touristy activity of central Segovia. However, you are only a short bus ride when you want to explore the treasures of Segovia before returning to the palace gardens each night.
La Granja - also known as San Ildefonso:
La Granja is a beautiful town within Segovia. It is the "Jewel in the Crown" of palaces in Spain. The palace gardens are the most beautiful gardens in all of Spain, with spectacular fountains and sculpted hedges that highlight beautiful flowers. Phillip V, was the grandson of Louis XIV and the gardens and the sculptures there in resemble those of Versailles AND THE PALACE RESEMBLES THE MARLY PALACE IN FRANCE WHERE PHILLIP V WAS BORN AND WHERE HE GREW UP.
Since the town grew around the palace, it is very quaint and small - you can walk from one end to the other in less than 10 minutes, if you don't stop to explore the cafés, shops, markets and restaurants.
Although the town is small, there are plenty of restaurants and activity within the community to keep you busy during your stay.
There are very few accommodations available in La Granja, so your experience will be much more local and authentic than staying at the tourist hotels in Segovia.
Segovia:
Visit the 2,100 year old Roman Acqueduct, the twelfth century Gothic cathedral, the medieval castle called The Alcazar and numerous monasteries and Romanic churches. There are also numerous medieval castles in the city; also there are buildings built in the xv and xvi centuries; numerous squares that in themselves are history books like the Medina del Campo Square that has the Loyola Palace and it´s medieval tower, built in the xii century, the statue of Juan Bravo a local and international hero that led the first revolution in history, against Charles V of Germany and I of Spain; it also has a beautiful medieval /Gothic church with a porch and atrium of the xv century, a grand staircase with marble statues of mythological mermaids at it´s end. The square faces medieval buildings on all sides, some in grey granite stone from the xiv and xv century.. Furthermore, there are museums such as the Vicente Esteban Museum, who is one of the founders of The New York School of Abstract Expressionisim and a local painter who donated the collection and its buildings to his city. It includes a Gothic chapel to view videos and for conferences..
There are also many art exhibits, galleries and festivals of movies, street entertainments, lectures and many institutions such as the Jewish Institute that disseminate its culture and translations in Hebrew..
There are hundreds of accommodations in Segovia, so if you want a more typical tourist-hotel experience, you'll find lots of options here where you can enjoy more tourist-oriented services.
Dining:
Wonderful restaurants offer 'fixed price menus' for lunch with daily specials that offer great value-quality and a break from your sightseeing. We'll let you know the best restaurants and our favorite chefs that create regional specialties such as wood oven roasted lamb or piglet and large white beans called Judiones from La Granja,with ham and chorizo, stewed to perfection. These are topped by a dessert made of almond paste which is ARAB IN ORIGIN, SIMILAR TO MAZAPAN BUT SWEETER.
You'll also find a large selection of tapas restaurants in both central Segovia and just down the hill from our apartment here in La Granja.
Additional Services:
While you have access to all of our experience and recommendations for sightseeing, restaurants and how to enjoy Segovia, we have a few special services that are available at an additional charge:
Note: we have a small VW, so if you have lots of luggage or more than two people, we may have to make special arrangements in advance.. We are adding a new car that will have room for all the guests.
1. Transfer from the train or bus stations in central Segovia to our B&B in La Granja is available with prior arrangement (charges to be posted). Advise if you have large luggage pieces so we can make sure it fits in our car. The cost will be a few euros less than the taxi fares for the trip.
2. Night tour of Segovia's monuments of lighted buildings for a unique view of the city by car so you have your bearings the next day when you begin sightseeing on your own.
3. Private day tours to neighboring castle towns from the X to the XVII centuries such as Peñafiel, Pedraza and Coca; which are not accessible by public transportation. Other tours include Navacerrada National Park with millions of trees and terrific views, it has a XIV century monastery and, the church of El Paular. The quaint nearby town of Rascafria is a great place to have coffee and pastries. You can choose to do so at the nearby Sheraton Hotel (5 star hotel) with a great restaurant and a cafeteria.. . It is also possible to tour El Escorial aka as the eigth wonder of the world, with a monastery, palace and Baroque church all of it designed by Spain´s most famous architect, Juan de Herrera, of the XVI century;.and the Valley of the Fallen, where we can drive you and there you can take the tours of the two monumental buildings and the famous gigantic cross and the statues that are on top of a mountain of granite designed by Avalos. The church and monastery are under the hollowed mountain of granite, an engineering feat while the El Escorial monastery, palace and church was another feat of the XVI century. Our touring activity in regards to these two visits are circumscribed to the travel and additional information you will not get from the national tour guides. So there will be a minimal charge for our involment in these visits AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THE OFFICIAL TOUR OF EACH ONE OF THE PLACES.YOU VISIT IF YOU CHOOSE THESE TOURS OF EL ESCORIAL AND VALLEY.OF THE FALLEN..WE RECCOMEND THAT YOU TAKE THESE TWO TOURS ON YOUR OWN AND BEFORE YOU GET TO LA GRANJA AS IT IS ON THE WAY HERE IF YOU COME BY CAR.
There is a possibility of tours to Siguenza, Burgo de Osma, Lerma, Burgos, Leon, Medina Del Campo or Tordesillas as well as other small towns of historical value. We have perfected the tour to Burgos because most of the area is seeped in historical facts that shed light on the spanish character, culture and artistic endeavors. We provide a movie in english or spanish so you can become aware of the epic poem of El Cid and his wife Ximene. We will take a few minutes before leaving, to look in architecture books at the Gothic cathedral of Burgos and repose ourselves with the grandest tombs in Spain, under the justly famous "cimborrio". On the way to Burgos you will be delighted to hear the french opera El Cid by Jules Massenet based on a poem by Corneille which is also based on the epic poem written in spanish as The Chanson de Geste or Cantar del Mio Cid which was written from the vocal tradition of the song of El Cid of the XIV century by Pere (URL HIDDEN) 1307. IT IS THUS AN ANONYMOUS EPIC POEM IN FRENCH AND CASTILLIAN Our purpose in doing this tour is to understand the Reconquest of the spanish territory from the Arabs and the Moors which will give you an understanding of the medieval Spain and the key to understanding the spanish character and its culture. He was the characteristic hero of the middle ages and the prototype of the castillian superman. THERE IS NO SCHOOL BOY WHO DOES NOT KNOW EL CANTAR DEL MIO CID. SUCH IS THE SIFGNIFICANCE OF THIS HERO FOR SPAINISH CULTURE. Also the Gothic cathedral of Burgos is reputedly and argumentatively the most perfect Gothic church in Spain. Thus as you will see, it is a grand structure to be acquainted with. A fee will be arranged. This tour of Burgos will include a visit to LERMA AND LUNCH AT THE PARADOR WHICH IS THE PALACE OF THE DUKE OF LERMA AND COUNT OF OLIVARES , FOLLOWING THE DESIGN OF EL ESCORIAL. DISCUSSION OF THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF THIS MOST SIGNIFICANT POLITICAL CHARACTER OF THE XVII CENTURY. A TWO DAY TOUR OF BILBAO (which will include a visit to the Guggenheim Bilbao with explanations on architecture and art exhibits therein AND DIFFERENCES WITH THE GUGGENHEIM NEW YORK BOTH DESIGNED BY THE FOREMOST AND INNOVATION ARCHITECTS OF THEIR TIME: FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AND FRANK GHERY -also there will be a ride on the tourist ship that takes a ride on the river that runs through Bilbao and which goes under the bridge designed by Calatrava, the foremost spanish architect today). SAN SEBASTIAN will be part of this tour during the afternoon. Dinner in San Sebastian WILL AFFORD YOU A LOOK AT THE CANTABRIC SEA. THIS TOUR WILL NESSESARILY INCLUDE A HOTEL STAY IN BILBAO AT the Gran Hotel Bilbao. The hotel stays are to be charged to the guests. and as with the other tours a fee will be prearranged between the guests and the tour guide, namely me, depending on the car we take or on the other aspects of the tour such as a visit to the church of Saint Nicolas de Bari (Santa Claus). and a visit to the Hammas (public baths of the Arabs) which are an archeological find under houses in Burgos and you can discover the many roots of the Gothic cathedral there, etc...
4. La Granja has a renowned riding school, you must wear riding costume. If you let us know in advance, we can help make reservations.There are ballon flights and self propelled parachutes rides.There are hiking tours and trout fishing,. These were the sports that the royal family used to practice when in the palace apart from hunting which was always the favorite of the kings, specially deers and wild boars, as well as wild fowl.
There is so much more to see in Segovia that we haven't included, so if you have any special interests, please ask us to see if we can arrange a special tour or point you in the right direction if you're headed toward Avila, Salamanca or Valladolid or back to Madrid! THERE IS A TWO DAY TOUR OF SALAMANCA, where the host studied during some of his student life. Many (URL HIDDEN) will be shared by the host concerning those yrs. THE HOTEL BILL WILL BE ON THE PART OF THE CLIENT.

There is a wonderful and beautiful little garden with the most pintoresque small houses that is like a universe in itself. The cleanliness of the streets sorrounding OUR BUILDING AND THE ACCESS TO FREE PARKING AS WELL AS THE NEARNESS OF THE CIVIL GUARD STATION WHICH PROVIDE SECURITY IF AT ALL NEEDED BUT THE BEST IS THAT WE ARE A BLOCK FROM THE PALACE AND ITS GARDENS. THE CONFLUENCE OF TURISTS IS IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN WHICH GIVES OUR NEIGHBORHOOD A RESPITE OF QUIETNESS WHEN THE FLOW OF TURISTS GO TO THE CENTER OF TOWN FOR APPERITIVES, DRINKS, TAPAS OR LUNCH..

It has been a pleasure to stay "chez vous". You are charming and we felt right at home. If we return to San Ildefonso sure to repeat with you. What a breakfast! Nothing to envy the buffet breakfast of many hotels. Beware!

VIRGINIA2017-04-16T00:00:00Z

Our hosts warmly welcomed us into their elegantly decorated home. Our rooms were so comfortable & quiet. The location was tops: two cafés on the street & a short walk to many restaurants & shops in La Granja. But the best was that the lovely grounds of the palace were so close we could walk there often. La Granja is about 9 km from Segovia but we had a car so it was easy. For those who like to connect with their local hosts, this the place. We had long chats with Enrique who is very knowledgeable about art & history. He also helped us with travel suggestions.

Sue2015-05-05T00:00:00Z

It's very nice of Enrique and Juan. An excellent place in La Granja near the palace. Enrique is knowledgeable about architecture and give many informations for us. The breakfast is the most substantial that I have enjoyed in the airbnb!

艳敏2014-10-01T00:00:00Z

When our family travels, we always seek out bed and breakfasts for the personal service and attention that we receive, and we especially desired this for our first trip to Spain. Our experience at Enrique and Juan's home was a great example of what we love about bed and breakfasts. Both Enrique and Juan (who speak very good English) were very attentive and generous. Afternoon tea was thoughtfully prepared for us and unexpected. They gave us a bottle of wine on our anniversary when we found out the restaurants had closed for the evening. The breakfasts (gourmet omelets were Enrique's specialty) were generous and very good. The rooms and bathroom were spacious and very clean. We also appreciated the offer for pick up and drop off to and from the train station in Segovia for the price of gas (cheaper than a taxi!). The town of La Granja is a nice, quaint place to visit...good restaurants, a variety of shops, lovely palace, and beautiful palace gardens. Although you cannot see the palace from the apartment, as the photos on the website might suggest, it is only a few blocks away and is in walking distance of anything in town. Enrique and Juan are very knowledgeable in history, art, and music and love to answer any questions you may have on those subjects and have many resources in their library for perusing. They also offer their services as personal tour guide, for a fee, to many places they are passionate about, including a night tour of Segovia, which we enjoyed very much. We appreciated Enrique and Juan's desire for us to experience a memorable stay.

Becky2016-07-07T00:00:00Z

The overall experience was very good, visually pleasing and comfortable facilities. The highly entertaining and friendly anfition. We would repeat in the future.

Maria Alejandra2016-10-31T00:00:00Z

Perfect location, clean and tidy, Although if you are looking for some kind of privacy clearly this is not the right choice. You will be sharing the same space. You will wake up with both of them yelling at you (literally) making you aim to rush out of that place as quick as you can. Outcome: not comfortable.

Cristina2013-10-07T00:00:00Z

Staying with Enrique and Juan was an experience like staying with a family member, like say one of my Spanish uncles or aunts. They made sure we were comfortable and happy throughout. In fact, it reminded me of staying with my mum as she loved decorative things much like Enrique too and his place was loaded of beautiful things! We only, unfortunately, stayed for 1 night and had a pretty tight schedule but otherwise we would have loved to stayed for longer at La Granja and enjoy a more thorough visit that would have included the Royal Chrystal Glass factory that we missed seeing. We had visited the Monastery of Escorial the morning then La Granja in the afternoon, including the Palace and Church. So by the time we arrived at Enrique's place we were very tired and cold. However, Juan and Enrique were readily waiting for us with coffee and pastries! What a nice gesture! Then we chatted endlessly and learned a lot from their knowledge of architecture and the good things in life. Juan and Enrique kindly accompanied us to Segovia (a 10 minute drive) to see the town lighted in the dark and explain the different architecture, monuments and surrounding of the town. That meant the next day in the morning when we left La Granja we knew where to go and visit in Segovia in daylight. In addition to Segovia, Enrique knew very well Avila and Salamanca, which is where we were heading next in our trail of sites and cities to visit in our Unesco World Heritage Sites plan of action. Enrique had studied in Salamanca and so he was able to offer us valuable advise and what not to miss. Unfortunately, Salamanca had a local holiday afternoon on the Monday and so we were not able to see everything he had advised but we will be back and visit with more family and hope to see Juan and Enrique soon again! I have read the other reviews of the layout and looks of the rooms so I am not going to repeat them here again other than say they are very accurate and I will add you need to be sensitive to the fact Enrique and Juan's place is special and for special and interesting guests only! if you are looking for something cold and unattached from the hosts then this is not he place for you. This is for people looking to engage with the locals and local culture whilst at the same time enjoying the good care and warmness of Enrique and Juan. if you come with that in mind you will no doubt enjoy staying here!

Tony2013-04-08T00:00:00Z

Enrique and Juan are absolutely wonderful. They are more knowledgeable than any tour guide about Segovia, La Granja and the surrounding areas and are friendly and gracious hosts as well. They helped us plan our stay in La Granja and even took us on a night tour of the city of Segovia when all the monuments were beautifully lit Their home is wonderfully decorated, the room is spacious, quiet, filled with interesting artifacts and beautiful plants, and the bathroom is large, clean and filled with amenities. The breakfasts are excellent - ask for the spinach omelette, that was our favorite. They live less than a 5 minutes walk to the La Granja palace and its beautiful grounds. Stop looking around, Book this one now! ----- April 2013 ---------

Nathan2013-04-29T00:00:00Z

Room type

Private room

Property Type

Bed & Breakfast

Accommodates

4

Bedrooms

The apartment has lots of light and is located next to the Parador Nacinoal.
La Granja is located in the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Segovia, and 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Madrid. Interesting Places: The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso & Gardens. (18th-century ). Surrounded by extensive gardens in the formal Jardin à la française style with sculptural fountains.
This mountains area is perfect for mountain bike and for walking.

The apartmet will be at the complete disposition of the guests. Is fully equiped. We will provide them with clean sheets and towels.

We have spent a weekend estpendo, the house is fully equipped and is very comfortable. The location is unbeatable and with lovely views of the Sierra de Guadarrama.

Javier2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

The house is beautiful, has room for parking and is very well placed. Heating and hot water system are great. The views are amazing because from the rooms and the lounge can see the mountains (we were lucky and were snow) and from the kitchen you can have breakfast watching other mountains. It is equipped with everything and Maria are very friendly and attentive. Lacks an elevator up five floors because it gets a bit heavy even small steps ... By putting a "but" would improve a little cleaning but overall a great experience.

Alexandra2016-12-30T00:00:00Z

Very good, quiet, peaceful neighborhood. The cozy house a couple of glitches except for some damage but overall very good

Vicente2017-04-14T00:00:00Z

great penthouse on the farm. A 5 minutes from the palace and facicilisima exit towards Navacerrada or Segovia. Maria greeted us exceptionally from the moment of booking. The accommodation is spacious and cozy with a nice, bright views and everything you need to feel at home. Certainly we would repeat!

JOSE JAVIER2016-09-05T00:00:00Z

Super place, a cozy and spacious apartment, as to the location also great, no problems to reach and very well placed to walk around the village. The excellent treatment, all facilities and solutions to any questions we had. We have gone two people during the weekend, and despite having been boiled, it was great. Highly recommended, undoubtedly we repeat.

Nuria2017-02-13T00:00:00Z

The apartment is cozy and very nice.

Sonia2017-01-08T00:00:00Z

Mary was charming from the outset, although we had the luck to meet her in person. The penthouse fine, spacious and cozy, with beautiful views, both day and night (Parador and more). Conveniently located in front of the Parador, near La Granja; with easy access to all (Royal Glass Factory Farm and more). The stay was pleasant. The hostess suggested places to eat and visit both La Granja and Segovia. He told us to call her for anything. Thank you so much for everything.

Ini2016-08-27T00:00:00Z

Very nice apartment with plenty of leisure room. Very nice furniture. Very helpful host that speaks great English and eager to help.

Tomislav2016-10-21T00:00:00Z

Room type

Entire home/apt

Property Type

Flat

Accommodates

5

Bedrooms

Beautiful apartment in a house of XIX.century, renovated in 2006. At the heart of San Ildefonso (“La Granja”). A privileged place with impressive nature, history and cultural activities. Situated at 5 minute walk from the Royal Palace and its impressive historical gardens (the best in Europe) and numerous shops and restaurants.
Close to Peñalara National Park, full of hiking trails and ski station. At 8 km from Segovia, World Heritage. The province has an impressive historical and natural heritage.
It is communicated by excellent mountain road, and the motorway from Segovia or TGV at 6 Km
The spacious apartment has all the services: fireplace, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, TV ...
Acoustic double glazing windows in bedrooms.
It has one double bedroom, one twin 90 and one twin 80 cm. Also, has a couple of excellent leather sofas for a casual visitor.2 bathrooms: one with bath and one with shower.
The warm decoration love everyone, with antiques, objects of the world, paintings made by the owners and many personal touches. You´ll feel at home!
The house is bright, all exterior. It is very well insulated and warm in winter and cool in summer.
The price includes bed linen and towels, firewood, final cleaning and electricity and gas.
We deals the price depending on the season and number of days.

The house is very nice! This beautifully! And Beatrice ... very good hostess! I recommend this house!

Lola2013-11-04T00:00:00Z

A perfect site, well located, well equipped and ideal to be with friends or family.

Miguel2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

The house is beautiful and every detail very careful. This totally in the center of the city. Isabel Beatriz and very friendly.

Sonia2016-10-09T00:00:00Z

The house is clean and cozy. The beds are comfortable and the location perfect. Repetiría without hesitation!

María2016-10-02T00:00:00Z

highly recommended stay. Excellent for one or two nights at the farm and meet the palace and go ride up the mountain. About 20 minutes drive from Segovia. The apartment is very complete and perfect for 6 people, including fireplace and firewood to make the stay even more enjoyable. The only complaint I have is that the TV is very old and has a spot on the screen, should buy a new one. Besides this a holiday apartment should be whether or WiFi, especially if the signal is not good and there are not many sites with WiFi nearby.

Jesús2016-12-25T00:00:00Z

very nice apartment, cozy, comfortable and bright. This fully equipped and tastefully decorated. Its location is exceptional.

jorge2016-09-11T00:00:00Z

House very clean. very thorough and cozy decor. Beds and other furniture (sofas) comfortable. Great location. And the detail of the book with instructions and recommendations of all kinds, great. Much information about activities in the area.

Fernando2015-09-07T00:00:00Z

Wonderful house super clean comfortable, right in the center of La Granja. The house has all the amenities, including food and household amenities. A great time. Highly recommended.

ana2014-03-10T00:00:00Z

Room type

Entire home/apt

Property Type

Flat

Accommodates

6

Bedrooms

Is located in the old town, a 4-minute walk of the Gardens and Palace. Fully renovated house, released in July 2015, Modern / Vintage Style decor. Fireplace, firewood and everything you need to spend days like

Recently opened House in the center of town, 5 minutes walk from the Palace and Gardens, two floors with a separate entrance from the street. Completely refurbished brand new. Living room with fireplace (with free firewood for use) and sofabed, two bedrooms (three beds), storage (bikes), bathroom and fully equipped kitchen (washer, dryer, oven and hob .. Excellent location. A 15 minute drive from the ski slopes (Navacerrada and Cotos) and 10 minutes from Segovia.
It is in the same old town, just three minutes walk from the Royal Palace and Gardens, can park at the door of the house. House with separate entrance, renovated and opened in July 2015, everything new. With everything needed to spend pleasant days.
The whole house is independent, even with a separate entrance from the street, in a typical old town building of three heights.
I will personally incline both your arrival and during your stay, to explain and guide you for your visits and places in the village and Segovia.
In the historic center of town, just 3 minutes walk from the Palace and Royal Gardens.
From Madrid you can be reached by high speed train to Segovia (AVE) 25 minutes and from there reached by taxi, or catch a bus to Segovia as from Segovia buses line the people at different times throughout the day. You can also arrive by bus from Madrid and from the station catch bus line to the farm.

The stay was a success. The apartment is newly renovated, very comfortable and located in the heart of old. We found the cold floor but was arranged the next day when the batteries went into operation. But this "complaint" is a trifle and certainly Luis and Vanessa they will consider for winter. We were greeted by Vanessa, a charm, she knew little excuse our delay in arrival. We definitely recommend this apartment. Greetings and next

Alex2015-10-13T00:00:00Z

The Farm is beautiful, very quiet and excellent walks around the floor very well located, quiet street. Very friendly and welcoming host. Lovely house, nicely decorated. For people who are sensitive to odors ... There musty smell. In summer it is ok leaving the windows open 24 hours. Thank you very much. Andrew.

Andrés2015-07-23T00:00:00Z

Perfect accommodation. Possibly the best I've ever been. All very clean and new, in a very quiet area that allows you to enjoy La Granja and Segovia. Okay hosting and indications of Luis. If I return, I will try to repeat safe. Thanks for everything, Luis.

Alejandro2015-08-07T00:00:00Z

Very friendly and welcoming host. Ideal stay for two couples

Urko2015-09-14T00:00:00Z

Very welcoming, he showed us around the apartment, everything was spotless.

Lola 2015-09-07T00:00:00Z

House very well located, clean and according to the photos. Everything is new, note that is newly renovated. Simple and basic furniture and equipment, would not call it "luxury". The house is tiny but the space is well used

Miguel 2015-09-28T00:00:00Z

Beautiful house in the Granja de San Ildefonso. The reception was perfect and helped us with any questions we had. Ideal for a weekend leaning against the fireplace while watching as cold outside as we did in one of the prettiest villages in the outskirts of Madrid.

Luis2015-12-21T00:00:00Z

Communication was very good and the apartment was easy to find. Our host was there to meet us and explain the apartment and make recommendations. Parking just outside the apartment and a washer AND dryer were big pluses. The apartment was clean and nicely decorated. Besides visiting the palace and gardens in La Granj it is an easy drive to Segovia. We enjoyed our stay.

I stayed in a nice, warmly furnished old house in almost a center of LaGranja. Diana as a host did everything that I felt really welcome. Recommended.

Roman2016-10-20T00:00:00Z

Very good situation, near the Royal Palace.

jaime2016-09-05T00:00:00Z

Diana was at all times contact us to advise and available, it is appreciated the attention. The house was in a very quiet street, but near the center of town and the palace gardens. The facade was something old, but inside is renovated and has what it takes. We parked at the door without problems. Overall we had a good stay.

María José2016-10-09T00:00:00Z

we have been very comfortable in the house. Well it located. all right.

reyes2016-09-11T00:00:00Z

20 minutes from the ski resort of Navacerrada served us as accommodation for one night. In the village there are bars and supermarket and the house is very cozy.

Javier2017-02-18T00:00:00Z

We have spent a fantastic day on the farm. The house is perfect, incredibly clean and very well located. Value of 10. Thanks for everything!

Jesus2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Attention has been excellent. The accommodation and location as is indicated in the ad. All perfect.

Juan Carlos2017-03-20T00:00:00Z

Very nice house in a quiet street, perfect to enjoy La Granja

ana2017-07-10T00:00:00Z

Room type

Entire home/apt

Property Type

House

Accommodates

5

Bedrooms

Interest (URL HIDDEN)
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso.
Building, interior rooms and wonderful gardens with their famous fountains and sculptures are copies of Versailles.
full of forests and streams natural environment.
Segovia 10km, with the dazzling century Roman aqueduct -Imperio II-Trajan and El Alcázar. With incredible cuisine as famous roast suckling pig.
39km Pedraza, beautiful walled medieval town with the best roast lamb in the world

A prime location apartment. The location was the best thing to being right in the center and 1 minute from the royal palace. Although a bit old meets everything you need to spend a few days. Sonia welcomed us was very friendly and offered to put us in La Granja as resolvernos doubts about our subsequent visit to Segovia much. Apartment and hosts highly recommended.

Marian2017-04-15T00:00:00Z

The location of the house is perfect, very clean and full of details for any need (art. Kitchen, etc ,.). Repeat again without hesitation.

Accommodates

Bedrooms

Beautiful duplex next to the palace. It has two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. It is fully equipped. Next to the palace and the town center. It is ideal for families as a room in bunk beds, toys and stories for children. 6 people can sleep in the living room as a sofa bed. Has fireplace fitted with glass. Furniture and doors of the house are the eighteenth century.

The host canceled this reservation 2 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

enrique2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

Apartment with perfect location to explore the whole area, not noisy, well equipped. I recommend it to you

Accommodates

Bedrooms

Hello, it is a newly renovated apartment, everything is nuevo.Solo has one year since the reform. Has wood stove, lots of natural light, pleasant gardens with all kinds of services. It is ideal for enjoying the beautiful village of San Ildefonso (farm) and its palaces / gardens.
Heating by natural gas.
This well finished and modern style.

Great location for visiting La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia and surroundings. Apartment in quiet residential area.

SYLVIA2017-04-16T00:00:00Z

Room type

Entire home/apt

Property Type

Condominium

Accommodates

3

Bedrooms

THE ROOM IS FURNISHED LIKE A SUITE, IT HAS A SECTION TO SHARE FOR THE TWO (OR ONE) GUESTS. THE ROOM IS HANDICCAPED AVAILABLE AND IT IS IN THE LOWER PART OF THE APT . THERE IS A LIFT THAT TAKES YOU UP TO THE APT. THE BATH HAS A JACUZZI BATHTUB.

The room is very large and it has two single beds that are separated by a set of nestled tables that has a modern white glass lamp which gives a white and comfortable light.
The room has a balcony with plants and it also has on the side of the balcony three shelves on each side of the door and there are bric a brac that adorns the room. There is a cut crystal punch recipient in cobalt blue and transparency cuts in clear crystal glass. Other objects include three vases in cobalt blue as well, two small paintings and a decanter in crystal glass as well as three other clear vases in art noveau style and other small vases that give color to the room .
The room affords an antique sofa of the early XIX century, Regency Colonial, upholstered in yellow silk. In front of the sofa there are two arab style tables with discreet yellow marble tops. There is a tv and CD and a DVD player reproductor and there is an internet player and a cable TV ADAPTER FOR MOVIESTAR. called Imagenio. There is a big mirror in bronze color frame and then there are two appliques in yellow crystal that flank the mirror. There is a gold color metal trunk with bric a brac on it as well as a covered table with cloth of the same material as the treatment of the window in the hall. It communicates the room with the bathroom and that leads to the door that opens up to the foyer of the apt.. The wall that flanks the beds have a long headbed in the same material as the curtains that flank the two doors to the balcony. Furthermore, there is an art poster of a drawing of a chinese horse from XII century and a collection of glass, ceramic, iron etc. horses in miniature in a wood stand on the wall.The wall on the head of one of the beds has a ceiling high panel covered in a matte red-green silk cloth and in front of it hangs a a portrait of Charles V. as a 10 yrs old boy. It is a portrait of him in an armed suit specially designed for him from The Prado collection
The bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub that is very comfortable as it has a hand appliance to have showers.. The great thing about the bathroom is that it has a white marble vanity with a very big mirror that can easely reflect almost the whole body and there is a wash basin that is comfortable as well. There is an exhaust system installed and there are two different light artifacts that give a very bright and white light. The bathroom has a set of bronze pieces in fish or tritons that hold the sanitary paper, the soap, three towels and a shelve of glass that give the room coherence. There are some art paintings and a Max Ernst poster . The bathtub has a plastic protector to prevent falls. The bathroom door opens to a window in the hallway, that shows the central patio and it also has plants on the window sill. There is a curtain treatment of this window in the same material as the covered little table next to the sofa.. The tub has a pair of white canvas curtains lined with a blue ribbon which fits with the tiles of the bathroom that are white with blue tiles ribetting it.
The room is on the main floor of the duplex and its door is near to the entrance door to the left of it,.There is wheel chair availability if needed as there are no stairs to reach the apt and there is an elevator and there are also no stairs to reach your room. I have the notion that a slim wheelchair will fit through the doors of the apt. You can avoid the building´s entrance stairs by using the garage entrance to the building which has access to the elevator. There are no stairs to reach the garage. The elevator will bring you directly to the apt..
The guests can expect a great breakfast with cereals or eggs in a spinach omelette or in a peppers omelette with onions and also potato and peppers omelette covered with olive oil fried onions. if the guests want they can choose between a variety of jams, croissants, and yougurts. There will be two kinds of cheese served and the coffee will be percolated coffeeof different kinds and the toasts will be as the guests like: either pan toasted in butter or machine toasted with butter on the side. The omelletes will be chosen freely by the guests. THE GUESTS CAN TAKE THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE FOYER OR ON THE SMALL TABLES IN FRONT OF THE SOFA. PLEASE REMEMBER, IF THE GUESTS WANT TO HAVE BREAKFAST IN THE FOYER AND ITS SCHEDULE CONFLICTS WITH THE OTHER GUESTS, THE GUESTS OF THIS ROOM CAN HAVE THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM INSTEAD OF THE FOYER. Information is also available in my other listing BNB SUITE NEXT TO LA GRANJA PALACE..The information you can find there is about the sights you can visit both at La Granja and at Segovia. The offerings IN TERMS OF TOURS OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS SUCH AS PEDRAZA, PEÑAFIEL, PALACE OF RIO FRIO, COCA, AND A LITTLE FURTHER THE TOWN OF LERMA, SANTA MARIA LA REAL DE NIEVA, AYON, MADERUELO, TUREGANO, ETC. There are also very wonderful tour to the national park of Navacerrada to the monastery and church of EL PAULAR AND THE NEARBY TOWN OF RASCAFRIA. THESE ARE THE TOURS THAT WE AS HOST OFFER IN OUR CAR AND INCLUDES LUNCH OR MERIENDA DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF DAY. We would like to offer assistance in your visits to the sites in case you decide not to take the tours and decide to do your thing regarding the sites to explore. Do not be shy , just ask for our help There is a very REAL INTENT TO BE CLOSE AND AMIABLE TO THE GUESTS AND IT IS NOT ABOUT EARNING MONIES. THE IMPORTANT THING WOULD BE THAT YOU CAN LOOK UP THE SITES OF THE TOWNS AND IF YOU CAN HAVE THE TIME TO VISIT THEM BY YOURSELVES OR WITH OUR ASSISTANCE IN THE TOURS. THESE TOURS CAN BE HELPFUL BEYOND WHAT YOU MIGHT READ IN THE INTERNET. THE HELPFULNESS THAT MAKE OUR TOURS EXCITING LIES IN MY OWN KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE ARTS TO BE SEEN THERE, THE ARCHITECTURE TO BE ENJOYED AND THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT THERE ARE TO BE (URL HIDDEN) some of the sites there will be an exciting visit to a "bodega" for a wine tasting that costs 10 euros for the wine bodega owners ALSO, OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SITES AND WHAT THEY OFFER AND SPECIALLY WHERE NOT TO DALLY AND THINGS MUST BE SEEN AND TO LEARN CRITICAL OPINIONS THAT CAN BE ONE-SIDED AND PERSONAL YET VERY MUCH INFORMED. THE SITES CAN BE WONDERFUL WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SEE AND NOT JUST TO LOOK AT THE LOVELINESS WITHOUT TRULY UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU SEE OR THEIR RELATION TO THE HISTORY OF THE REGION OR HOW IT RELATES TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING AT THE TIME WHEN THE EDIFICES WERE BUILT AND HOW THEY INTERACTED WITH THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE PEOPLE OF THAT TIME IN OTHER WORDS IT WILL MAKE YOUR VISIT MORE ENCHANTING AND EFFECTIVE. YOU CAN DEPEND THAT THE PRICE WILL BE ACCORDING TO WHAT IS DUE AND WORTH. THERE IS ONE TOUR, SEGOVIA BY NIGHT WHICH IS A PRELUDE TO THE DAY VISIT YOU WILL DO BY YOURSELVES THE NEXT DAY AND IT WILL BE LIKE HAVING US WITH YOU. MY OWN DESIRE IS FOR YOU ALL TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME AND TO HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO UNDERSTAND THE SIGHTS.. THE OTHER PURPOSE IN PROPOSING THE TOURS IS TO GIVE YOU A MORE COMPLETE VIEW OF THE REGION WHICH CAN THEN BE HELPFUL TO PLACE WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN SEGOVIA IN THE LARGER FRAME OF HISTORY, ART.AND ARCHITECTURE IN THE RURAL AMBIANCE OF THE REGION. HOWEVER, WE WOULD LIKE TO STRESS THAT WE ARE COMPLETLY SURE THAT THE TOURS WILL BE AS ENJOYABLE TO YOU SO MUCH SO, AND THAT WE HAVE ONLY YOUR INTEREST IN MIND. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION OF MY OTHER LISTING AND YOU CAN MAKE A DECISION ON YOUR OWN. MOREOVER, IT WILL BE HELPFUL TO YOU NOT WITHSTANDING WHAT YOU MIGHT READ ELSEWHERE.. THANKS TO YOU ALL AND DON´T FORGET THE OMELETTES. THE OTHER ADVERT IS EXHAUSTIVE IN SO FAR AS A PICTURE OF THE TOURS WE OFFER AND IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU DID NOT BRING A CAR YOU CAN USE OURS FOR THE TOURS(URL HIDDEN)
ROMANTIC WEEK-END:
FOR THOSE GUESTS THAT WANT TO CELEWBRATE WE OFFER A SPECIAL PRICED EXTRAVAGANZA OF GASTRONOMIC AND SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOURS THAT WILL EXCITE YOU AND YOUR PARTNER ORT WIFE TO PAROXISIMS OF ENJOYMENT AND TRUE LUXURIOUS EXPERIENCES: THE MENUS WILL CONSIST OF LATE BRUNCH WITH EGGS FLORENTINE OR EGG(URL HIDDEN)THERE WILL BE AN ACCOMPANY OF LARGE FRESHLY CUT FRIED OR MASHED POTATOES AND A SALAD OF ARUGULA OR OF "BERROS" or some other great gourmet greens THERE WILL BE FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE OR GREATLY LOVED PINNAPLE JUICE , PEAR OR PEACH JUICE.
THE BRUNCH WILL START WITH DRINKS OF MIMOSA: CHAMPAGNE WITH FRESH ORANGE JUICE OR IF THEY WISH A BLOODY MARY INSTEAD. THESE DRINKS AND ANY OTHER WILL BE SERVED IN OUR BOHEMIA CUT CRYSTAL GOBLETS , THEIR MEALS CAN BE SERVED IN THE FORMAL DINING ROOM IN A TRAVERTINE MARBLE TABLE WITH DAMASQUE NAPKINS AND WHITE PIQUE COTTON PLACE MATS. THE TABLEWARE SHALL BE OF NAVY OR COBALT BLUE ENAMEL AND 24K GOLD ELECTROPLATED CUTLERY. DISHES THAT ARE THE FINEST AND MOST EXCLUSIVE DESIGN OF ROYAL DOULTON´S TABLEWARES. THE DISHES HAVE NAVY OR COBALT BLUE GLASS COASTERS (VERY HEAVY) THAT WILL SHOW OFF THE R.D. DISHES AND WILL PLAY WITH THE DESIGN OF THE R.D. DISHES. THE MIMOSA WILL BE SERVED FROM THE LEGENDARY "FEDERICA" RED PITCHER FROM ITALY OR THE BEAUTIFUL COBALT BLUE PITCHER WE HAVE. THERE WILL BE FRESHLY BOUGHT FLOWERS TO MATCH THE TABLEWARE COLORS AND THE OPERA HIGHLIGHTS WILL PLAY FROM OUR BOSE LOUDSPEAKERS. THERE WILL BE A CENTRAL ARRANGEMENT OF FLOWERS THAT ARE GOING TO BE IN THE HUGE CUT CRYSTAL FROM BOHEMIA (YOU CAN SEE IT IN THE TOP SHELVE AT THE LEFT IN YOUR ROOM). THE MAIN COURSE WILL BE EITHER LEG OF LAMB OVEN ROASTED OR A LARGE PIECE OF SALMON STEAMED. THESE WILL BE SERVED IN THE MOST SOPHISTICATED MANNER THE DESSERT WILL A REGIONAL ONE CALLED PONCHE SEGOVIANO OR A MILLE FUEILLE FULL OF SOFT WHITE MERENGUE. THERE WILL BE A MOST CHERISHED WINE TO ACCOMPANY THE MEAL EITHER WHITE OR RED WHIL(URL HIDDEN)THE DESSERT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY PINK CHAMPAGNE FROM FRANCE. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HAVE A LIQUER MADE OF "ORUJO" OR A PLAIN NAPOLEON BRANDY. REMEMBER YOU CAN CHOOSE TO HAVE DINNER IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR ROOM AND WE WILL BRING YOU THE MEAL THERE. THE VERY BEST PRODUCTS WILL BE USED. THE GUESTS CAN HAVE A FIRST COURSE OF THE FAMOUS "JUDIONES DE LA GRANJA STEWED BIG WHITE BEANS THAT ARE A REGIONAL DELICACY WHICH THEY ENJOY VERY MUCH THEY CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO HAVE "MANITAS DE CERDO" OR PIG´S FEET THAT WILL TAKE NEARLY SIX HOURS TO COOK BUT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE CHEAP IN SO FAR AS THE CENTRAL INGREDIENT IT WILL BE STEWED VERY EXPENSIVE ADDITIONS THAT MAKE IT AN EXRORDINARY DISH IF THERE WAS EVER ONE WE COOK IT INFRECUENTLY BECAUSE OF THE TIME IT TAKES AND THE EXPENSE. THERE WILL BE ANOTHER BRUNCH AND ANOTHER DINNER THAT WILL CONSIST OF A PUERTRRICAN NATIONAL DISH OF ROASTED LEG OF PORK AND TOSTONES OR FRIED GREEN PLAINTAINS WHICH WILL BE LIKE A TRIPTO THE ANTILLES. A FIRST DISH OF
"MORO" OR PINTA BEANS COOKED TOGETHER WITH RICE DOMINICAN STYLE. THE REAL CULINARY SURPRISE WILL BE THE MASHED GREEN PLAINTAINS WITH ONIONS IN VINAGER AND ABUNDANTLY SPLASHED WITH OLIVE OIL.tHERE WILL ALSO BE SERVED WITH THE "MORO" OR RIPE PLAINTAINS FRIED IN OLIVE OIL.
FRESHLY BREWED COFEE OF THER MOST EXCLUSIVE BRAND WILL BE SERVED AT THE END OF THE MEAL HOWEVER, SINCE IT WILL BE A SPANISH HOUR DINNER IT WILL BE LATE AND THE GUESTS MIGHT DECIDE NOT TO HAVE IT. PLEASANT DREAMS TO YOU BOTHSOME SORT OF SOUVENIR WILL BE AVAILABLE SO THE GUESTS CAN REMEMBER THEIR ROMANTIC WEEK-END. LOVE TO YOU FOREVER!!!!!

It is a very exclusive neighborhood and it has first class apts and some of the best stores in La Granja but as it is mainly a residential area it is not a burden to walk in our streets where beauty takes precedence over material things. It is a few steps to the palace and the beautiful gardens which are the main attraction of the region. but there is more: there are three of the most interesting buildings in all of Spain and the history around them justify the fact that they were rehabilitated from ruins and given other roles to play in our modern history These are right in our neighborhood and they represent the most beautiful and extravagant buildings in the area. THEY WERE THE BUILDINGS THAT 1) HOUSED THE ROYAL GUARDS THAT PROTECTED THE ROYAL FAMILY WHEN THEY WERE IN THE PALACE 2) THE BUILDING THAT HOUSED THE HORSES AND THE CARRIGES THAT TRANSPORTED THE ROYAL FAMILY IN THE EXCURSIONS IN THE AREWA OR IN THE TRAVELS TO MADRID OR ELSEWHERE 3) THE THIRD AND THE LARGEST BUILDING IN LA GRANJA. IT WAS USED TO HOUSE THE SERVANTS THAT CARED FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE ROYAL FAMILY . OTHER SERVANTS CAME FROM THE SORROUNDING AREA AS LA GRANJA IS A PALACE TOWN THAT STARTED WITH THE PALACE ONLY IN VIRGIN LAND. THESE BUILDINGS ARE NOW A PARADOR AND A HOUSING EXCLUSIVE BUILDING AND A CONFERENCES AND BUSINESS CENTER THEY MAKE UP THE BEST ATTRACTION TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. TO END THERE IS A RECONDITE AND ALMOST HIDDEN PINTORESQUE SMALL GARDEN WITH SMALL HOUSES OF PEOPLE THAT WANT TO ENJOY THE BEAUTY THAT SURROUNDS THEM AND ADD TO IT WHEN SHOWN TO TO TURISTS THEY ARE ENCHANTED. THE FACT THAT THE CIVIL GUARD BUILDING IS ALSO IN FRONT OF OUR BUILDING ADDS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: SAFETY AND GARANTEED ORDER. OF COURSE DURING THE WEEK ENDS THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS SWAMPED BY TURISTS THAT COME TO ENJOY THE BEAUTY. BUT IN THE WEEK DAYS IT IS SIMPLY MARVELOUS TO ENJOY THE QUIET STREETS, THE CAFES AND THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF THE TOWN. OF COURSE, THE WEEK ENDS PROVIDE A FESTIVE AMBIANCE AND A VERY GREGARIOUS AND VARIED SORTS OF PEOPLE AS WELL AS BUSTLEROUS CAFES THAT SERVE YOU DRINKS TO RELAX AND TO NOURISH YOU DEPENDING ON THE HOUR YOU CHOOSE TO SIT IN THEIR TERRACES THE CAFES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ARE ELEGANT AND ONE CAN ENJOY THE FRONT GARDENS OF THE PALACE AND EVEN THE BACK GARDENS AS WELL WHERE THERE IS A CAFE THAT IS NAMED FOR THE MOST FAMOUS CHARACTER IN THE 19TH CENTURY: LA CHATA, A SISTER OF THE KING ALFONSO
XIII WHO WAS BANNED FROM SPAIN, THE STATUE OF THE LA CHATA IS NEARBY THE CAFE THAT CALLS ITSELF AFTER HER. SHE WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE PEOPLE IN GENERAL. LA GRANJA IS FAMOUS FOR THEIR HOT CHOCOLATE. THERE IS A NEARBY CAFE THAT HAS PHOTOS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY AND EARLY 20TH. THE PALACE AND THE SMALL BUT EXCITING CHURCH WITH PAINTINGS IS NOW USED FOR WEEDINGS OF THE ROYALS AND IT IS AVAILABLE FOR ROYAL GUESTS INVITED TO SOME EVENT. THE VISITORS ARE VERY EXCITED BY THE VISIT OF THE ROYALS.

We have had an excellent experience at home and Juan Enrique. They are wonderful and gracious hosts and excellent people. Repeat without hesitation.

Alex2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

I 'm busy person made last minute plan to hit Segovia and got Enrique's accommodation as my first try in BNB type of setting had little wavery mind until I reach or hear from them. We I finalised the deal Enrique was behind me over call to know from guest, how to serve- impressive I said In my mind, when I arrived there he surprised me by his way of keeping his accommodation - Supper clean since I am obsessive about cleanliness I look for that and rest he was very articulative with rich knowledge about spain as well about various subjects such as arts, painting and adorable psychology. He made the stay memorable by providing valuable information. If I come segovia again I shall visit him again.

Harris 2016-10-22T00:00:00Z

Room type

Private room

Property Type

Bed & Breakfast

Accommodates

2

Bedrooms

duplex apartment in the best area of the town of La Granja de San Ildefonso. Just a few meters from the palace of La Granja and gardens. It has three rooms. On the ground floor is the master bedroom with double bed, a bathroom and the room usually used by children with a single bed and a bunk bed and a fourth possibility of extracting extra bed.
Large living room with TV and DVD. full kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave.
In the upstairs there is another room with two single beds and a second bathroom with shower.
It is a perfect place to go with children and also for a couple's getaway or a group of friends.
La Granja de San Ildefonso is located 80 kilometers from Madrid, about an hour drive and just 11 km from Segovia, a city known for its impressive Roman aqueduct and its Cathedral and Alcazar.
A 5 minute walk from house find the Royal Palace and the gardens of La Granja de San Ildefonso that allow us to give us a lovely walk and enjoy one of the most beautiful surroundings of the Sierra de Guadarrama. The village itself is very picturesque with many restaurants serving the local cuisine.

Very nice flat in a lovely city! The appartment was well equiped and very confortable for our family (5 kids). Ana was very helpful and gave us plenty of good advices (thanks you for te lake map!). We recommend also San Ildefonso. It is a nice city located in a good place (fresh air of the sierra, quiet, close to great places to visit such as Segovia, l'Escurial,...), there were a lot of activities (festival, good food experiences, ... Interesting museum of glass). We had a great stay!